Swim Instructor, 6th-8th Grade(2024-2025) Core instruction - Minneapolis Public Schools

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Job Title: Swim Instructor, 6th-8th Grade(2024-2025) Core instruction  and Requisition ID number: 102427

Close Date:  No established closing date;  open until filled

Organizational Unit:  Core Instruction (K-12) (10001651) 

Site:  Davis Center (0001) 

FTE:  .75 FTE, @ 52 Weeks; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Union:  ESP(28) 

Functional Area:  Paraprofessional 

Salary Range:  n/a  - n/a  

Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.

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SUMMARY

Under general supervision, assists MPS program staff and school staff with provision of swim lessons for K-8 MPS students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS --Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills.  This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists MPS staff to provide a safe and positive educational learning environment for students.
• Performs duties within scope of authority and training, and in compliance with MPS policies and quality standards; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Collaborates with physical education teachers to design lesson plans, schedules, and organization of class structure.
• Travels to a variety of District sites to provide swim instruction or lifeguarding duties.
• Ensures a safe environment for all water activities while keeping a positive rapport with students and colleagues; ensures adherence to rules and regulations.
• Supervises and instructs swimming classes.
• Performs appropriate rescues and survival skills to remove adult body weight from the pool.
• Assists maintenance of a clean, safe pool, pool deck, and locker space; assists with surface cleaning.
• Performs clerical duties, maintains and organizes files, keeps records and assists with reports.
• Provides customer service to parents and guardians; assists with parenting skills and developmental issues, answers questions, and explains school rules.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, clients, visitors, and MPS staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment 
• Enthusiastically promotes the Superintendent’s goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records and MPS information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines

• High School Diploma/GED; AND
• Eighteen (18) years of age; AND
• One (1) swim instruction experience; OR
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

Knowledge of:

• District policies and procedures.
• Methods and techniques to assist children with swim instruction.
• Principles of record keeping and records management.
• Computer software associated with duties.
• Safety rules and regulations.

Skill in:

• Maintaining composure and working effectively under classroom conditions.
• Performing swim instruction duties in an effective and efficient manner.
• Monitoring aquatic facilities and patrons for violations of rules and safety standards.
• Communicating effectively with students.
• Ensuring adherence to safety principles and practices.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers.
• Communicating effectively in verbal and written forms.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

• First Aid/CPR/AED certification within ninety (90) days of date of employment.
• Swimming instructor/Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification.
• American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification within ninety (90) days of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed in an aquatic environment and requires working with children; agility to lift participants weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally move objects weighing up to 75 pounds; stamina to move about the pool deck and office, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, twist, and reach; stamina to walk, stand and swim for extended periods of time.

Work is subject to performance under exposure to adverse environmental conditions and exposure to chlorinated water.

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Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee.  Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.
 
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
 
Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college-ready.  Diversity of our workforce provides us with a competitive advantage and allows us to better understand, communicate with and educate our diverse student body. Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status.

Minneapolis Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

Posting Notes: | [No Established Closing Date]  | Core Instruction (K-12) (10001651)  | Davis Center (0001)  | Paraprofessional